List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours without prep: 1. How Farscape represents gender and fascism 2. Jane Austen novels and why Darcy is autistic. 3. Lawrence of Arabia and all the gayness, and questions about heroism

“At its heart, denialism is not about evidence. It is about power — who gets to tell the story of residential schooling and whose voices are considered trustworthy — and it causes harm along the way.”

How close are we to the US administration actually blaming fairies and witches for autism?

Yay! New Mandy video incoming

I like Jimmy Kimmel. I really do. I have no issues with him. I'm talking about something very different. Kimmel was only suspended. But he's back now. Karen Attiah and all the other Black journalists are still fired. Y'all do know how to fight, when you want to. But you don't really want to. 🤷🏿‍♂️

My grandfather never had a diagnosis but we have his memoir where he wrote about not seeing the sense in various social norms. Exasperated his aunt by insisting on cutting his own hair and wearing comfortable clothes. Commented on seeing swing dancers as finally someone found a use for dancing 1/

Having a neurodivergent brain is difficult at times, but to be honest I love my weird brain and I wouldn’t trade it

We tangented a lot on this one, but they’re fun tangents.

Deep Space Nine TOS films First Contact Lower Decks The Next Generation TOS Prodigy Discovery Voyager Beyond Insurrection SNW S1/2 Star Trek 2009 Generations Enterprise Short Treks Into Darkness Picard SNW s3 Nemesis

I’m not going to say political violence is always wrong. However, I find myself reflecting on the destructive nature of political vengeance. 24 years ago some angry young men sought vengeance for the crimes of colonialism. And the West in turn went mad with vengeance

I kinda feel an odd sense of pity for a life lived badly.

It’s vital that we centre Indigenous peoples perspectives whenever we discuss colonialism. youtu.be/uuwHoV7EpFM?...

This was a great conversation

The hegemonic narrative is that non-normative bodied people forfeit their right to be an independent subject in the world. That those who are different are objects to be used by others. We all absorb that narrative by living in the world and change requires us to examine and deprogram our thinking

Someone remembered how to write Star Trek. Episode 9 isn’t perfect, but it finally, actually SAYS something about empathy and humanity. This gives me hope that maybe things are going to be better

Listening to marginalized people must include Indigenous peoples or your progressivism/leftism or anarchism is a failure

Oddnon is a dear friend; his is just one story among many being crushed under fascism, I am sure each of them is dear to someone. The horror is incalculable

Have folks settled on a celebration song? With Thatcher it was “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead”. Who’s got ideas for the soundtrack of jubilation?

ICYMI I have a new video looking at some of the problems with the most recent SNW episode youtu.be/LyADqVyOu3A?...

New video adding my thoughts as a mixed race and fat Star Trek fan on the mess that was Four and a Half Vulcans #StarTrekSNW youtu.be/LyADqVyOu3A?... Thank you @renthebarbarian.bsky.social for editing

New video incoming; my rambling thoughts on SNW recent horrible very bad no good Vulcan episode

This #StrangeNewWorlds really thought it was doing comedy, much in the same way Voyager thought they were making Neelix charming.

It was nice to unplug from the world and spend a day with my nibblings. Still tiring but in a good way.

One argument comes up repeatedly is that we can't judge old movies by modern standards and people weren't as likely to be offended back in the day. To which I reply: CASTLES FOR TWO (1917)

This is who runs this account.

This is an absolutely beautiful essay by my very talented friend Kyle youtu.be/hhCvtv_r4LQ?...

Bringing the lens of documentary into science fiction can bring up all sorts of fascinating questions and ideas. This Farscape episode went all in on that and it makes for an amazing conversation.

"As this Famine is entirely man-made, it can be halted and reversed." "The time for debate and hesitation has passed, starvation is present and is rapidly spreading." "Any further delay—even by days—will result in a totally unacceptable escalation of Famine-related mortality."

Seriously folks if you don’t want to hear media criticized then don’t watch media criticism. Jessie is doing her fucking job by asking the franchise we love to try and meet its potential.

Strange New Worlds is really in its “look pretty and do as little as possible” era.

If you want more humanist fantasy read Pratchett

Rowling is a bully and a bigot. She’s even targeted Jessie specifically. She enables misogynists and calls it “protecting women”. She partners with fascists and calls it “feminism” She has squandered every bit of good will. Believe me, I wish that woman ill. #FreeJessieGender

Absolutely disgusting. J.K. Rowling is a major Transphobe who is a HOLOCAUST DENIER. She is not to be trusted, her work must be boycotted. Demand Jessie Gender's account be free from suspension via survey, as it's blatant censorship against Trans people. #FreeJessieGender #TransRights 🏳️‍⚧️

This is a #JessieGender appreciation post. Reply with why you think Jessie’s voice matters. Let’s make #IstandwithJessieGender a thing so @bsky.app has to listen www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxzdx...

I can’t believe how close we are to the end.

Watching Far Beyond the Stars to remember what Star Trek is capable of.

Leave the gaps to fanfiction and start telling new stories again.

ON THE FOURTH DAY WE GOT TO ALMOST 10K IF YOU WANNA HELP PUSH THIS FURTHER MAKE SURE TO CLICK THE LINK LETS FEEED THE CITY!! chuffed.org/project/1409...

Tirrrb is doing important work here www.youtube.com/live/bVsjFxm...

Aranock is your favourite YouTuber’s favourite YouTuber. So excited for this

Some cool folks raising funds for a good cause

SAD TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE TO CLOSE OUR SHELTER. READ POST AND RESHARE!

Listen to Finn

The female gays

LGBTQ+ Youth Safety Hotline (317) 643-4888 As of yesterday, the general 988 safety hotline removed its direct extension for LGBTQIA+ youth. The Rainbow Youth Project has provided this number to fill the need for the community.

If you’re able my friend Aranock needs some help

ICYMI I have a new video out

The current season of #dragrace has been reenforcing some concerning narratives around weight loss and I have thoughts youtu.be/FZDicSWrmMw?...